Postcode report
SL3 9DS Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SL3 9DS: area rating, property, schools and local change
SL3 9DS is a postcode in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury, Windsor and Maidenhead, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SL3 9DS, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SL3 9DS are health and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SL3 9DS is based on Windsor and Maidenhead 011 Census 2021. It covers 7,005 residents, 635 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near SL3 9DS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SL3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £338k from 50 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SL3 9DS can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SL3 9DS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SL3 9DS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SL3 9DS
Is SL3 9DS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SL3 9DS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SL3 9DS?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SL3 9DS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SL3 9DS?
LocaleIQ matched SL3 9DS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SL3 9DS?
The latest median sold price is £338k based on 50 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SL3 9DS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.